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Precision laser development for interferometric space missions ngo, sgo, and grace follow-on
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
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| Author | Numata, Kenji Camp, Jordan |
| Copyright Year | 2011 |
| Description | Optical fiber and semiconductor laser technologies have evolved dramatically over the last decade due to the increased demands from optical communications. We are developing a laser (master oscillator) and optical amplifier based on those technologies for interferometric space missions, including the gravitational-wave missions NGO/SGO (formerly LISA) and the climate monitoring mission GRACE Follow-On, by fully utilizing the matured wave-guided optics technologies. In space, where simpler and more reliable system is preferred, the wave-guided components are advantageous over bulk, crystal-based, free-space laser, such as NPRO (Nonplanar Ring Oscillator) and bulk-crystal amplifier. |
| File Size | 135672 |
| Page Count | 1 |
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| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_20120009515 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t9v171f3q |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 2011-07-10 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Optical Fibers Semiconductor Lasers Gravitational Waves Crystals Laser Interferometry Optical Communication Oscillators Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports Server (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
